Egypt’s Dar Al-Iftaa declared that honoring and respecting the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ is a religious obligation rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, emphasizing that they were the bearers of knowledge and transmitters of revelation through whom Allah preserved the religion and guided the nation.
Citing the verse:
“Praise be to Allah, and peace upon His chosen servants” [An-Naml: 59],
the institution noted that Ibn Abbas explained the “chosen servants” as the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
Meanwhile, the Al-Azhar Global Fatwa Center revealed that more than 120,000 Companions lived during the Prophet’s lifetime. It clarified that the most virtuous among them were Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib, followed by the Ten Promised Paradise, then the veterans of Badr from the Muhajirun and Ansar.
The Center stressed that all Companions were righteous and just, chosen by Allah for their purity, wisdom, and steadfastness in supporting His Messenger.
Dr. Ali Gomaa highlighted the depth of their love for the Prophet ﷺ, explaining that their devotion went beyond ritual; it was rooted in faith, gratitude, and emotional sincerity. He cited examples like Umm Sulaym, who dedicated her son Anas ibn Malik to serve the Prophet ﷺ, and later joined the battle of Uhud to defend him alongside her husband Talha (may Allah be pleased with them).
